St. Anne’s Academy, Kiminini, achieved remarkable success in the 2025 Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA), solidifying its reputation as one of the highest-achieving schools in Trans Nzoia County.
The top scorer, Claudia Kogo, 16, earned 72 points, achieving the highest grade (EE1) in all nine subjects and securing a place in the Social Sciences Pathway, marking the best individual performance in the School this year.
“I am really pleased with these results. I didn’t anticipate such an outstanding performance, and I deeply thank God and my teachers for their guidance, support, and encouragement, which were crucial to my success,” Claudia shared at the school.
Accompanied by her mother, Matilda Chigadi, who commended the dedication and assistance of the teachers, as well as her daughter’s perseverance, she noted that their collective efforts played a significant role in the impressive results.
“This has been a challenging journey. The combined efforts of our teachers were vital, as they continuously supported and mentored us throughout the exam preparation. I am extremely grateful for these results,” she added.
Despite falling ill about three weeks before the exams, Mark Mambili still performed admirably in the assessment, overcoming the challenge to achieve placement in the Exceeding Expectations Two (EE2) category.
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Mambili, 16, who aims to pursue a career in law, said he feels well-equipped to tackle the challenges ahead and is fully committed to working diligently and staying focused to realise his long-term dream.
“I was unable to attend school for almost three weeks just before the exams due to illness, which made the preparation period particularly difficult. However, I thank God that despite this obstacle, I was still able to achieve strong results,” Mambili said.
Overall, the school had 23 students in the Exceeding Expectations band and 20 students in the Meeting Expectations category, showcasing a solid performance from the 48-candidate cohort.
Girls continued to show remarkable academic excellence, consistently earning the majority of top-tier rubric scores across nearly all subjects, highlighting their dedication and hard work.
Pathway placements reflected a balanced distribution of talent, with the STEM Pathway attracting many of the highest achievers, followed by the Social Sciences and Arts & Sports pathways, both of which also saw a notable number of students displaying skills in creative and technical areas.
The school’s head teacher, Robert Masinde, reiterated the institution’s strong commitment to providing a competency-based education, stressing the school’s role in equipping students with the essential skills and guidance needed to ensure smooth transitions to senior school.
“Our new curriculum is exceptional because it empowers students to choose pathways that align with their interests and strengths, allowing them to focus their energy and excel in their selected fields of specialisation,” Masinde said.
The deputy head teacher, Miksi Laban, expressed gratitude to the KJSEA class of 2025, saying they put the school’s name on the national map through their performance, which cemented its glory in both academics and co-curricular activities.
The school has also recorded exemplary performance in co-curricular activities, including drama, music, athletics, and soccer, and is planning to introduce additional sports, including taekwondo, swimming, chess, table tennis, and skating.
By Osborne Benn
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